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The coupling agents’ effects on the BSA intercalated into montmorillonite
The effects of surface modification on montmorillonite (MMT) were illustrated in order to produce the composite material with premium properties. MMT was treated with two coupling agents: glutaraldehyde (GA) a...
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Open AccessEffects of calcitriol (1, 25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3) on the inflammatory response induced by H9N2 influenza virus infection in human lung A549 epithelial cells and in mice
H9N2 influenza viruses circulate globally and are considered to have pandemic potential. The hyper-inflammatory response elicited by these viruses is thought to contribute to disease severity. Calcitriol plays...
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Open AccessCo-circulation of multiple reassortant H6 subtype avian influenza viruses in wild birds in eastern China, 2016–2017
H6 subtype influenza viruses were prevalent in domestic poultry and wild birds, which also could pose potential threat to humans. However, little is known about the prevalence of H6 subtype viruses in wild bir...
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Complexin-1 enhances ultrasound neurotransmission in the mammalian auditory pathway
Unlike megabats, which rely on well-developed vision, microbats use ultrasonic echolocation to navigate and locate prey. To study ultrasound perception, here we compared the auditory cortices of microbats and ...
